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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I think this product is top quality its better then the beats and air pods
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I don’t think you can talk about top tier noise canceling earbuds without talking about Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds. Bose is a household name when you talk about speakers and for those who enjoy headphones. Noise canceling earbuds have been a competitive market for some time and I think Bose is a brand to consider.
I’ve been walking around with these for several days in my pocket as my every day carry earbuds. Whether it’s taking them out and jamming to music with active noise canceling when I need to focus for work or the aware mode when talking with my parents on the phone as I’m shopping for groceries, I have earbuds on me.
The case is small and fits nicely in the small pocket on the side of my jeans. The ear buds fit very snugly in the case and would likely take a hard jolt to get them to pop out. There’s actually a very specific way I have to grip them to get them out, which at first was frustrating, but now, I can easily remove them, and I can appreciate the snug fit. Aside from being USB type C for charging, the case itself can use wireless charging as well. Battery life was pretty good. I listened to music for hours without worrying about battery life.
The buds themselves fit very snugly in the ear and use both a silicone umbrella to hold itself in your ear, but there’s also a silicone piece that you can swap out that goes just in the outside of the ear to help hold it in place. I can’t wear any ear buds all day without some discomfort, but I can easily rock these for hours listening to music, podcasts, and just existing in the world with these wearables. Navigating play and pause, skipping songs, and adjusting volume is all done through the capacitive surface of the stem. It’s very responsive to a light touch without feeling like you have to push it into your ear and the controls are intuitive.
These sound fantastic. I’ll preface this with saying I’m not an audiophile, but I do appreciate great sounding earbuds. Bass is something that can be a bit difficult to come through well in earbuds just due to the size of the drivers, but I’m convinced companies have figured out how to move past limitations, Bose being no different. Bass sounds amazing, has depth and clarity, not muffled or distorted. Even listening to different surround sound demos, you can hear the details much like you would if you were sitting in a theatre. Active noise canceling just enhances that experience by isolating you from the outside world and removing noise and distraction for full immersion. Phone call audio is crystal clear as well, folks on the other end reported being able to hear me clearly.
The active noise canceling from these are great. When active, the surrounding sounds are muffled. In a room with the TV going with a sound bar and surround sound as well as people talking in the room, I hear almost nothing from the TV and the conversations are but muffled sound in the background, if I hear them at all. It’s only when you switch to “aware” mode that you realize how much sound it actually cancels out. The aware does a really good job of natural sound pass through. You kind of forget that you’re wearing earbuds, until you talk that is. I wish they were better at not making it sound like you have your fingers in your ears. They’re trying and it’s not quite that “talking in your head” bad, but I just wish it was better. I imagine improvements down the road can help because the noise canceling seems good enough they could feedback that natural sound. It’s by no means a deal breaker and I don’t find it nearly as annoying as some others I’ve tried that do much worse in this respect.
Bose has put together an intuitive and easy to use app. It has all of what you would expect. Customization of the touch controls, a very basic EQ, but also lots of control on how much noise canceling you can get, immersive audio which detects the position of your head compared to your device and gives you the illusion you’re walking around a room filled with your music. You can create your own custom level of noise canceling and set it as a mode. Multi point connection allows you to connect to two different devices and switch as needed. In the settings you can also check the ear fit using a fit test that plays a sound to test the seal, as well as instructions on how to swap out the ear tips or the fit bands that go around the buds.
There was a moment when I was using them that the noise canceling bugged out in one of the ear pieces and had a persistent static. I was able to put them back in the case to power cycle them then they’ve been fine since then. I’d love to have an EQ that has more range of adjustment. I tried a few different wireless chargers and you have to kind of kick it around on the pad to find when it’s lined up enough to charge. Most newer phones are moving to magnetic alignment with Qi 2 charging, it would just make it more convenient to have that in other wireless charging devices. None of these are by any means are deal breakers as the sound and quality far outweigh these suggested improvements.
The impressive bass and clarity of sound from these are easy to recommend. Sleek design and intuitive and easy to use controls and app make it an easy every day carry companion.
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you love the fit and enjoy the sound quality of your headphones. It’s wonderful to know you’d recommend them, and we truly appreciate your support.
Jelyn - Bose Customer Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buds
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Not too different from the 1st gen earbuds. They are good, but not worth the upgrade.
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience. We know how important reliable battery life and clear calls are for everyday use, and we want you to enjoy the full performance of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).
Battery life can vary depending on usage, settings, and environment, but you can typically expect up to 6 hours with Immersive Audio off and around 4 hours with it on. Call clarity can also be affected by factors like fit, keeping the microphone openings clear, and ensuring your device software is up to date. For more tips on improving both battery performance and call quality, you can view our support guides below.
We’re confident that by following these steps, you’ll enjoy longer battery performance and clearer calls, along with the high‑quality audio experience that Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are designed to deliver.
Rein - Bose Customer Support
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Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not for everyone
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I use UPF shirt with hoodie and if the hoodie is wet it will activate, desactívate, rewind, forward, ect… in resume they go crazy. Love the sound quality.
Hello, Alexandra! We understand how important it is for your product to work reliably, especially since you’re enjoying the sound quality. Moisture and fabric contact can sometimes affect touch-sensitive controls, and we appreciate you sharing the details of what’s happening. To take a closer look and review the situation with you, please reach out to us through this link: https://bose.life/49SSe5s Once we hear from you, we’ll carefully assess the information and do our best to assist.
Gloria - Bose Customer Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buds
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
They are good, but not much different from the originals